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Carlsbad school buses allegedly pelted with pellet gun

From the Current-Argus

Posted:
01/11/2013 09:19:09 AM MST

CARLSBAD - On Tuesday, two Carlsbad school buses filled with students were reportedly shot at with a pellet gun, according to a press release.

One bus driver reported hearing something hit the side of the bus when making a turn on Texas Street at 4 p.m., according to the release. Another bus traveling south on Eighth Street was reportedly shot at, the driver also reported hearing what sounded like a shot from a pellet gun and one of the bus windows breaking.

The buses were carrying students, but no one was injured. Both bus drivers also reported seeing a dark blue Chevrolet Silverado, possibly a four-door, stopped at the intersection when the incident occurred, according to the release. Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact the Carlsbad Police Department at (575) 885-2111 or Crime Stoppers of Eddy County at (575) 887-1888.